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Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1883, by E Conklin, 
in the Office of the Librariat of Congress at.Washington. 



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feUST before the Spaniards under Cortez began their 
1m S^^^^ conquest of Mexico in 1520, the French sent out 
an expedition for the purpose of appropriating some of 
the newly discovered land of America to itself. Ponce de Leon 
with his expedition, discovered the land of the Floridas in 
1512. He lauded on the east coast near the St. Johns river 
where St. Augustine now stands, and named the country 
Florida, on account of the rich and fertile growtlis, which 
everywhere met his gaze. It was at this place where he 
afterwards founded the Huguenot colony, which spread and 
flourished in these parts for upwards of 40 years ; and of 
whose persecution afterwards by the Spaniards, history fur- 
nishes another thrilling account of the religious terrors of 
the 16th century. 

In 1520, when Oortez opened the conquest ot Mexico, Luke 
Vasques de Ayllon in the same year, equipped two ships 
and sailed from Hispaniola for the contemptuous and short- 
sighted purpose of capturing and placing the innocent na- 
tives into bondage. Arriving on the east coast, he invited 
the Indians on board, and when secured, he set sail for St. 
Domingo and sold them into slavery. 

In 1527, Charles V., of Spain, commissioned Pamphilo 
de Narvaez to conquer Florida. Arriving at Tampa Bay 
on the west coast, about 30 miles below where Tarpon 
Springs now stands, he issued a proclamation that he would 
destroy all the Indians if they did not acknowledge the 



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The Tarpon 

IS THE NAME OF THE LARGE 

EEW WINTER RESORT HOTEL, 

OF FLORIDA. 

Lately Built on the Lake Butler Villa Company's Grounds at 

TARPON SPRINGS, 

ON THE WEST COAST OF FLORIDA. . 

IT IS ONE OF THE FUST ON THE COAST 

From Tallahassee to the Southern extremity of Florida. 

It was named after the game fish of that name which 

abound on the Gulf near its very doors, in the 

Streams and Bayous at the Springs. 

It Contains 50 Rooms! 

ITS TABLE IS FURNISHED WITH 

All the Delicaeies the Season & Market Affords 

HUNTING, FISHING, 

Yachting, Bathing, and all the Sports the Seekers after Pleasure ask for, 

are found at its very doors. As for climate, it is well known 

that the temperature is beginning to attract the attention 

of persons of the East or Atlantic Coast. 



sovereiguty of the Pope and the King. He then marched 
north through Hillsborough and Hernando counties, on 
to Pensacola in search of the Mississippi Eiver, where he 
lost his life and those of all his men in trying to cross it 
in a storm. 

In 1538, another commission of the same nature was 
given to Hernando De Soto to " conquer all Florida," with 
a promise that he should receive the title of Marquis of 
all the lands he so conquered. In 1539, De Soto landed at 
the Bay of Tampo — about the same spot where the Nar- 
vaez entered. This Bay was then called under the Spanish 
title, Espiritu Santo. De Soto had with him on this occa- 
sion about 600 of his best soldiers. On his arrival he pro- 
claimed to the natives that his expedition was for " God 
alone." It seems that from this date the great intrigues 
for religious persecutious began. Landing for the pur- 
pose of conquest and gain he claimed his object was for 
their souls' welfare. At this time, Santander, in a letter to 
the Emperor, came greatly to De Soto's aid. This letter 
kindled a religious fire and fervor, which increased until 
the Priests in Oortez's army destroyed, in their great histo- 
ric fire, the last remaining archives of the Aztec Empire 
in Mexico. We give Santander's letter below: 

" It is lawful that your majesty, like a good Shepherd, 
appointed by the hand of the eternal Father, should tend 
and lead out your sheep, since the Holy Spirit has shown 
spreading pastures whereon are feeding lost sheep which 
have been snatched away by the dragon, the demon. These 
pastures are the new world wherein is comprised Florida, 
now in possession of the demon, and here he makes him- 
self adored and revered. This is the land of promise pos- 
sessed by idolators ; this is the land promised by the eternal 
Father to the faithful, since we are commanded by God 
in the Holy Scriptures to take it from them, being idolators ; 



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and by reason of their idolatry and sin, to put them all to 
the knife, leaving no living thing, save maidens and children; 
their cities robbed and sacked, their walls and houses leveled 
to the earth." 

On the strength of their letter, De Soto was permitted to 
enslave the inhabitants for his own use and service. Sau- 
tander further, selected four places in Florida, whicb, from 
the fertility of the soil and other favorable conditions, he 
recommended to the King to at once lay hold upon. The 
country for miles round about Tampa Bay, and where 
De Soto was at that time, was one of the four locations. 
The others were, Pensacola, Tallahassee, and the country 
about the mouth of the St. John's River. De Soto favored 
the west coast. 

In 1565, Melendez in his commission from King of Spain, 
to Christianize the natives of Florida, usurped his right and 
attacked also the French Huguenot colony. The religious 
fire and fervor created by Santander's letter seems not to 
have stopped with the native Indians ; for Melendez pro- 
claimed to the French Huguenots that if they too did not 
surrender to the church and to Spain, he would kill every 
one of them. Refusing, they were, true to the temeritj^ of 
the Spaniards, completely extirpated. The Spaniards at- 
tacked a fleet of Huguenots oif their settlement at sea. 
The Huguenots were beaten under Ribault, who was driven 
down the coast and lost. Melendez then attacked the land 
forces~at Fort Carolina on the St. John's River, captured the 
fort, and hung all the French who manned it. He then 
went in search of those who escaped down the coast ; and, 
having overtook them at Matanzas inlet, he assured them 
that if they would surrender they would be pardoned. No 
sooner had they surrendered, however, than they were taken 
behind the sand hills of the coast and massacred. France 
and England were indignant, but nothing was done until 



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A War Uaiice of the Ancient Florida Indians 



the great French chevalier, DoiDiiiiqiie de Gourgues, who 
had served against the Spaniards in Italy, fitted out two 
ships, attacked and took the French forts with the';,Spaniards 
in them, and hung all the soldiery — not as Spaniards, but 
as traitors, murderers and robbers. He afterwards de- 
molished the forts and returned to France. 

Until the purchase of Florida by the United States in 
1821, the Spaniards continued to hold the country for a 
period of about 250 years, except for a term of 20 years, in 
which it was ceded to England— from 1763 to 1783. 



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THE WEST COAST 



AND 



WAS^wW M^msWw» 



Wl^ktiti^! Wliefeiti>^! 
Sow to G^et Tliei'e! 



And all about the rich country's new 



PLEASURE RESORTS, 



BETWEEN 



DissTON AND Cedar Keys, 



ON THE GULF OF MEXICO. 




The Steamer Gov. S;,ffor(l Loaving the Wharf at Tarpon Springs. 



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TARPON SPRINGS. 



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Tarpou Springs is situated iipou a system of indentures 
of the Gulf of Mexico, near the mouth of the Anclote River, 
about 30 miles north of the bay of Tampa, and 60 miles 
south of Cedar Keys. The system of small bays, rivulets, 
lakes, etc., which are so beautifully characteristic of Florida, 
is complete here. 

One most admirable and salient feature of this section 
of the west coast, is that for several miles north and south 
of Tarpon S[)rings, the country has a general elevation as 
you proceed inland. Reaching some of the higher eleva- 
tions you find imbedded in some beautifully foliaged plateau, 
the system of lakes which are destined to convert this re- 
gion into villa plots and residences which will surpass any 
thing yet seen in the State. Landing on the wharf just 
below one of the natural springs in which this particular 
location abounds, you find that Tarpon avenue has descended 
a gentle grade to your very feet, giving j^ou a most pleas- 
ant reception. 

Looking up through the rich foliage, with the stately for- 
est growths on either side, you catch just a glimpse of the 
sentiments afterwards enjoyed in your rides to the lakes, 
to which this avenue leads. It is not all sentiment either. 
The element of air invigorates the body as the pleasures 
of sight does the mind, and your senses at once account to 
uature for her sweet influences. 



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Id driving- up this avenue you see, at short intervals, 
beautiful crystal lakes winking and blinking at you through 
the trees in the bright scintillating sun light, until you 
reach 

LAKE BUTLER, 

one of the beauty spots of creation. This is an intro- 
duction to the wonderful water system of this section of 
country, which is a great boon to it. It is owing to this 
great water supply that one is compelletl, however warm 
the days, to sleep under a blanket at night. 

The gentle elevation of the land as you recede from the 
coast waters, secures this place as. a natural Sanitarium. 
In point of its drainage it is perfect. Its air, and the aroma 
from its resinous Pines, and other smaller growths, give 
vigor and an embracing life to the physical man, while the 
medical qualities of its Springs as a remedial agency, are 
unsurpassed. 

It is well known that the belief was entertained among 
the Spaniards that a spring could be found, the waters of 
which would restore the vigor of youth to age, and perpet- 
uate life eternally, and much of their explorations were de- 
voted in efforts to make this discovery. 

Whether the Congress Springs are these Springs, we do 
not presume to say. We leave that for each one to deter- 
mine by his own experiments. The investigation of them 
will be pleasant pastimes while there. 

The rapid growth of the town springing so spasmodically 
into existence shows the merit of its selection. The location 
was chosen not until those who located it had traversed 
the whole State. It was located about January 1st, 1883. 
In 1884, the requirements of the town induced a steamboat 
company to form, and the splendid excursion steamer, 
" Gov. Saflford," was put on in November to ply between 
Disston and Cedar Keys. From Cedar Keys, one has 



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the Palace Oar to New York direct, and to all parts of 
the coimtry. 

A school house had been erected. 

A Hack liue had been established to run south to Tampa, 
giving tourists a romantic ride through the forests, and 
along side the crystal lakes of Florida. 

Two Hotels had been built, giving fare equal to New York 
or San Francisco, at rates lower than at the former place. 

Telegraphic facilities had been established. Stores had 
been built, and saw mills started. 



PLEASURES 



AT 



Tarpon Springs. 



The place is admirably located for excursion trips in any direction, 
If the tourist comes from Cedar Keys north, he can then go to Tampa 
south, by one of the pleasantest 

COACH RIDES THROUGH THE WOODS 

TO BE FOUND ANYWHERE. 

If he comes by way of the south, and has seen Tampa, he can take 
the steamer, 

"GOVERNOR SAFFORD,'^ 

AND ENJOY A 

Six Hours' Sail on the Gulf to Cedar Keys. 

East and West give equally pleasant results, and of a varied na- 
ture. To the east a romantic park-like ride brings you 

TO L^^KIE BXJTLErt, 

A scene to be remembered all your life. 
To the West takes you among innumerable 

ISLANDS AND BAYS 

out to the full fledged Gulf, harboring as it does at certain seasons, 
the great sponge fleets of the South seas. It is estimated that one 
hundred thousand dollars worth of sponges are annually taken by 
this fleet. 



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TO THE ANGLER. 



IS^ature seems to have made this spot with the tacit un- 
derstanding with all human kind, that he who was born 
with a spirit of the angler in him, should certainly visit it. 
Fishing in these waters is something like crabbing on the 
Harlem Flats at New York in the height of the season. 
The only difference is that the crabs there have their sea- 
son ; while to the fishing here, with the exception of some 
few species perhaps, there is no season. From January to 
December you may throw the line. Let the green turtle 
epicures come down here, and we'll give them a "deal.' 
The hotels at Tampa set oysters on the tables continually 
as a relish, just as the hotels north furnish chow-chow or 
pickles. 

The English Oapt. Bernard Romans in his " Concise Nat- 
ural History of Florida," says : 

" The whole of the west coast of East Florida is covered 
with fishermen's huts and flakes; these are built by the 
Spanish tisherineu from Havana, who come annually to this 
coast to the number of thirtj^ sail, and one or two visit Kio 
d'Ais, or Indian River, and other places on the east coast. 
The principal fish here, of which the Spaniards make up 
their cargoes, is the red drum, called in East Florida a bass. 
They also salt a quantity of fish which they call pompanos, 
for which they get a price three times as high as for other 
fish. A few soles, sea trout, and the roe of mullet and 
1)1 ack drum make up the remainder of their cargoes. These 
roes are dried and smoked, and used instead of caviare by 
the Spaniards, who are very fond of them.'' 




Vacbting and Fishing Grounds at Tarpon Springs 



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AgaiD he says: — 

" It abounds so much iu lisb, that a person may sit on 
the bank and stick them with a knife or sharp stick, as they 
swim by. I have frequently shot from four to twelve mul- 
lets at one shot ; nay, our boys used to go alongside the 
vessel in the boat and kill the catfish with a hatchet. In 
St. Augustine, the fishermen used to allow peojile who 
brought a real (12^ cents) to take as many fish as they 
pleased out of the boats." 

Dr. 0. J. Kenworthy, author of " Fishing with the Fly," 
says : 

" Lake Butler, a short distance from the hotel, affords good 
fishing for Black Bass." 

[The hotel above alluded to is the Tarpon Springs Hotel ] 

THE TARPON SPRINGS HOTEL, is the headquarters 
for these Great Fishing and Hunting Grounds, being within 
the company's domains. 

Speaking of mau«y other conditions of this location, the 
Doctor further says : * * * * " and last though not least, 
a greater variety of fish that will t^ke the ^y, than in any 
other section of the Union." 




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DESCRIPTION OF THE FAMOUS 
FISH OF FLORIDA. 



TiTE Bed Snapper : — Truly a sportsman's fish, abounds 
along the west coast. Size at and about Tarpon, averag- 
ing from 3 lbs. to 8 lbs. They are a shy fish, but will 
snap savagely at your bait, and will give you a lively and 
interesting chase it you have a good line, and plenty of it; 
and after you return home will heighten the satisfaction you 
had in taking him by giving you a savory relish. This fish 
is good moonlight sport, as it feeds well at night. 

The Salt Water Oat-Fish: — Here we have a fish, 
which, though not largely eaten by the people of Florida, 
has a firm and well flavored flesh, and furnishes good sport 
for the inexperienced angler. It '' takes every thing within 
its reach" liberally; and in some cases are so plenty in 
places, that you may drop your hook among them, without 
bait, and hook them iu the side, breast, and all parts of the 
body. 

The Mullet : — This, although not a game fish, is of a more 
essential interest to mankind, as it is a food fish and is 
also the principal bait for all the angling fish of Florida. 
This species is so prolific, it seems the more you kill the 
more there is remains — like the emphatic mosquito. The 
lakes, rivers and bays swarm with them ; often it would 
seem that your boat would be obstructed by a shoal of them 
ahead of you in the river. They never take the bait and 
have to be netted. They furnish food for all the greater 
variety of all the other fish ; afford much amusement in 
leaping into the air, and performing their antics ; they were 
the favorite dish of the ancient Eomans. 



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The Shbepshead:— Can be taken in droves and with 
ready bait. 

The Tarpon: — This is decidedly a game fish. With scales 
as big" and as bright as a silver dollar, leaping and making 
chaos and commotion on the surface of a summer bay or 
Bayou. Well, suffice to say, that when you succeed in 
*' bringing in" one of these, weighing any thing over 20 lbs. 
the Tarpon Springs Hotel will illuminate in your honor — 
always. 

The scales of this tish are used for ITlorida jewelry. 

The Pompano:— The sweetest food fishes of the west 
coast. To enjoy a sweetest morsel of the finny tribe, how- 
ever, one must catch, cook and eat one of these fish at their 
native home. 

The Salt Water TEOUT:-This fish affords good sport 
on the hook, and gives corresponding satisfaction in its 
delicious flavor. It will not keep ; but cooked and eaten 
at once is one of the greatest of delicacies. You must go 
to Florida to eirjoy him. 

It is known that all fish caught on the Florida coast, may 
be eaten, except perhaps the Hog-fish, and of this even 
many claim it, a safe and savory edible. 

The following fish are plentiful throughout the coast. 

Kingfish, • Angle fish, 
Mullet, Red Drum, 

Grouper, ' Black Drnrn, 

Eed Snapper, Parrotfi&h, 

Pompanos, Hogfish, 

Jewtish, Cattish, 

Bluefish, Black Bass, 

Blackfish, Channel Ba^s, 

Sheepshead, Ladyfish, 

Tarpon, Bream, 

Silverfish, Sea Trout, 

Rocktish, Cavalli, 
Salt Water Trout 

And many other smaller and delicious varieties. 



WITH THE SALE OF 

^on^ ^illior^^ of Sdfe^ 



OF 



CHOICE FLORIDA LANDS, 



TO WHAT IS KNOWN AS 



THE DISSTON COMPANY, 

HAMILTON DISSTON, Esq.; Ex. Gov. A. P. K. SAFFORD; 

W. C. PARSONS, Esq. aud C. H. GROSS, Esq. 

HAVE OPENED TO THE WORLD 

THE NEW AND FAMED LANDS OF THE 

West Coast of Florida, 

BORDERING ON THE GULF OF MEXICO. 

Headquarters of these new interests are at Tarpon Springs. Stop and glance 
at the Springs and see the lands of the 

L(kke Sutlef Villk dompki^y. 

In speaking of this west Coast, Dr. J. C. Kenworthy, of Jacksonville, says: 
it is a " piscatorial incognito." And adds : 

"Tha coast is shoal and can be navigated in a small boat. . The stream^ 
are numerous, and excellent camping-grounds' will be found on their 
banks. The shoal waters along the coast abound with ducks, the shores with 
beach birds, and the land with deer and turkeys. All the streams abound with 
black bass [southern trout], channel bass, cavalli, sheepshead, bream and sea 
trout. On these streams a fly rod would be found very useful." 



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ORANGE CULTURE. 

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ADAPTED TO THE WEST COAST. 

The orange, as a product, has always stared the poor man 
in the face and out of countenance, from the fact that the 
tree took from 4 to 5 years to bear. He knew that there 
was a great market for vegetables which he might grow, 
and in which he might realize 30 per cent, from, on the 
capital he might lay out in an orange grove, while he was 
waiting for that grove to bear. 

The great trouble was, until recently, he could not get 
his products to market. These facilities are now thoroughly 
given him by the great influx of railroads and steamboats, 
which are now going on. The great adaptability of the west 
coast bordering the Gulf of Mexico, for all citrus growths is 
now well established, and is being rapidly taken advantage 
of. Hillsborough and Hernando counties are especially 
noted. This whole section is being rapidly filled up. It 
is virgin soil ; has just been put in the market, and the bfst 
orange and vegetable lands in the State can now be pur- 
chased here for the paltry sum of from $10 to $15 per acre. 

4s the mind requires something tangible, we give some 
figures below, which will aid one to more thoroughly calcu- 
late. 

COST OF A FIVB-AORE ORANGE GROVE. 

5 acres of best land $15--------- $75.00 

Breaking up and fencing $10 per acre ----- 50.00 

300 trees and setting out — they should be seed- 
lings, 2 years old -----.-.-. 150.00 

$275.00 



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This is ouly an approximate. You can buy good orange 
land within five miles of shipping facilities for less— as low 
even as $10. Then again, yon may have land which is less 
or more difficult to clear. But, to use round figures, $300 
will show a five-acre Orange Grove nicely set out, and which, 
in three years, will give you a crop. 

If you will set out your own trees, $50 may be taken off 
the above amount. 

This having been accomplished, you proceed to put in your 
vegetables of which yon realize, after 90 days from your in- 
vestment, 40 per cent, profit, which continues until your oran- 
ges begin to come. The orange being a very hardy tree, and 
being set about 30 feet apart, leaves ample room for the 
whole area to be used for vegetables and under growths, 
until the orange get its growth; and, as every month in the 
year is used for planting some kind of vegetable, in Florida, 
the profit on an investment in an Orange Grove, may 
readily be seen dating from after the first 90 days, from the 
time of the purchase of the land. 

Parties from the north are showing vigorous appreciation 
of these facts, and are forming companies for the purpose 
of raising vegetables to be shipped north in the winter. In 
the summer, vegetables of a semi-tropical nature will enable 
them to ship all the year round at fabulous prices. Bearing 
in mind that there is only one Florida ; that the whole of 
the State is only 100 miles wide by 400 long; the value of 
these lands when all taken up can barely be computed. A 
thriving orange grove will net about $1,000 per acre an- 
nually. 

We give, on pp. 28-29, alist of the vegetables which may be 
grown on the west coast, and the months they may be 
planted in. 



MORE MONEY 



WILL BE 



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H 





THIS YEAR THAN EVER BEFORE 

FOR THE PURCHASE OF THE 

OF THE WEST 'COAST, 

Which have been opened up for sale recently. 



Read what a correspondent of the New York Times says, after a 
trip over this section last winter: 

"The Times and I are still exploring sti*ange countries, and when 
every New Yorker who can will be sailing boats and picking oranges in 
midwinter here on this Gulf coast of Florida, I shall take credit to 
myself for having been one of the first, at least, to bring this beautiful 
and quiet spot to the notice of the people. And I am glad to be able 
to write thus of it without feeling that I am making a tremendous 
puff for some wealthy corporation, for this west coast is virgin soil, 
owned principally by the State, and nobody is especially interested in 
bringing people to it." 



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THE GREAT ORANGE 
QUESTION. 



The question has been asked — " Won't orauge raising be 
over done 1 " One might as well ask whether potatoes or corn 
will be over done. And more so, because there is an uulim- 
ited field for their growth. But not so with the orauge. 
The Southern half of Oaliforuia and the peninsula of Flor- 
ida is your limit. It has been estimated that if every inch 
of land in the whole United States, which would grow the 
orange, were planted with it, it would not necessitate a de- 
cline in prices. But there are two points to be considered: — 

First : Kegardless of price, people would use more of them 
because they would see more of them, and be brought in 
closer relatioD, upon the principle that merchandise will sell 
only in proportion as it is brought to the eyes and ears of 
the public. A man may have ever so good a thing, but if 
it was never brought to the notice of the public it would not 
sell. 

A woman goes to market for the simple necessaries of 
life. She has no inlention of buying any apples, grapes, 
oranges, or figs, but on walking through the market place, 
she espies some rosy cheeked apples. It occurs to her at 
once that " a few" of them would go nice in the evening or 
Snuday. Now she buys*" a few" of them at least, regard- 
less of price within reason. We venture to say that nine people 
out of ten thus bring home some little choice relish or morsel 
which was not on their list when they started out. And 
why 1 Simply, and for the one sole reason that they saw it. 



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This woman bought the apples because she saw them. She 
did not see any oranges. Now suppose that oranges were 
equally displayed with apples. How many, do you compute 
would be sold even if the prices were higher ? The answer 
is, every orange that every inch of orange laud in the Uni- 
ted States could produce. But uow comes in the sequel^ 
and a pleasant one in the second point to be considered. 

Secondly: It has been estimated that the orange crops^ 
could be made to stand a reduction of one-eighth their pre- 
sent cost, and still " pay." Oranges now bring, in Florida, 
two to three cents a piece at the groves. It has been shown 
they would pay at as low as one quarter of a cent each. 
The extreme high prices are, however, kept up by the orange 
grower, who, at these prices, reclines in all the luxuries of 
his grove, with more ease than grace, than that of your 
most opulent cotton grower further north. 

But the reduction of the orange at a mere living profit it 
seems, will never be necessarj^, from the principle explained 
above. The demand increasing with their excessive expos- 
ure in the market, will more than balance any possible in- 
crease from the limited space of land we have to grow them 
in. No ! It is a well proven problem that the orange 
grower will always live a comparative life of ease and lux- 
ury which ever way you compute. 



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^A^HEN AND V^HAT TO PLANT. 

111 January, plant Irish potatoes, peas, beets, turnips, 
cabbage, and all hardy or semi-hardy vegetables ; make hot 
beds for pushing the more tender plants, such as melons, to- 
matoes, okra, egg-plants, etc.; set out fruit and other trees, 
and shrubbery. 

Fehruary—Keep planting for a succession, same as in Jan- 
uary ; in addition, plant vines of all kinds, shrubbery, and 
fruit trees of all kinds, especially of the citrus family, snap 
beans, corn , bed sweet potatoes for draws and slips. Oats 
may also be still sown, as they are in previous months. 

March— Com, oats, and planting of February may be con- 
tinued ; transplant tomatoes, egg-plants, melons, beans, and 
vines of all kinds ; mulberries, and blackberries are now 
ripening. 

April — Plant as in March, except Irish potatoes, kohl rabi, 
turnips; continue to transplant tomatoes, okra, egg plants ; 
sow millet, cow peas, for fodder; plant the butter bean, lady 
peas ; dig Irish potatoes. Onions, beets, and usual early 
vegetables should be plenty for table. 

May — Plant sweet potatoes for draws in beds; continue 
planting corn for table; snap beans, and cucumbers ought 
to be well forward for use; continue planting okra, egg 
plants, pepper, butter beans. 

June — The heavy planting of sweet potatoes and cow peas 
is now in order ; Irish potatoes, tomatoes, and a great vari- 
ety of table vegetables are now ready, as also plums, early 
peaches, and grapes. 



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July — Sweet potatoes and cow peas are safe to plant, the 
rainy season beiu^ favorable ; grapes, peaches and figs are 
in full season. Orange trees may be set out if the season is 
wet. 

J.it^ffsi— Finish up planting sweet potatoes and cow peas ; 
sow cabbage, cauliflower, turnips for fall planting; plant 
kohl rabi and rutabagas ; transplant orange trees and bud ; 
last of month plant a few Irish potatoes and beans. 

Septeiiiber — Now is the time to commence for the true 
winter garden — the garden which is commenced in the North 
in April and May. Plant the whole range of vegetables ex- 
cept sweet potatoes ; set out asparagus, onion sets and 
strawberry plants. 

October — Plant same as last month ; put in garden peas ; 
set out cabbage plants; dig sweet potatoes; sow oats, rye, 
etc. 

Novemiber — A good month for garden ; continue to plant 
and transplant, same as for October; sow oats, barley and 
rye for winter pasturage crops ; dig sweet potatoes ; house 
or bank them ; make sugar and syrup. 

Z>6cem&er— Clear up generally ; fence, ditch, manure, and 
plant hardy vegetables; plant, set out orange trees, fruit 
trees and shrubbery ; keep a sharp look-out for an occasional 
frost; a slight protection will prevent injury. 

It will be seen from the above, that there is no month in 
the year but what fresh and growing vegetables can be had 
for sale and domestic use. 

A single season will afford strawberries from the setting 
out, ripe figs from two-year-old cuttings, grapas the second 
year, peaches the second and third years, oranges from the 
bud in three to five years. 

The region for miles about Tarpon Springs is particularly 
adapted to all citrus products. 



30 



A party of gentlemen who were there hist spring have 
bonded a tract of 1,000 acres with a view of forming a stock 
company for raising vegetables and semi-tropical fruits to 
ship north. Orange will be the ultimate result. The whole 
will be laid out in one gorgeous system of Oranges, Lemons, 
Ouavers, Bananas, Figs, etc. But from the immense profits 
in vegetables, and that they may utilize the winter and 
summer alike, it is to be an orange and vegetable company 
at the same time. 



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TEMPERATURE OF FLORIDA. 



This page is for the intelligent. It has seemed to be a dif- 
ficult thing to comprehend the summers of Florida. I find 
many supposing that, as the Florida winters were warmer 
than our winters, its summers must be correspondingly 
warmer than our summers. After reading this, never say or 
think so again. It would show your incompetency to com- 
prehend the very simple table below. 

Table of temperatures taken at Tallahassee, the capital, 
showing the average temperature for June, during three suc- 
cessive years. 





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d 


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June, 1881 


80.0 


89.8 


84.5 


84.8 


" 1883 , 


77.1 
78.9 


86.1 

87.3. 


78.4 
78.3 


80.5 


" 1883 


81.4 







31 

The better and truer idea of Florida may be bad by saying 
that its summers are a continuation of its enjoyable winters. 
There are a few isolated locations which are exceptions to 
this as to all other good rules. For instance, at the extreme 
southern point around the swamp lands of the everglades, 
where fevers are created, and also on the St. John's River, 
and at Jacksonville, most delightful places in the winter, 
are not so in summer. In this then is what the western 
coast — that bordering on the Gulf of Mexico — excels. The 
whole expression of this location may be implied by the re- 
mark a gentleman from New York made, who had been at 
Tarpon Springs at two different times— February and Sep- 
tember. " Why ! " said he, " one might come here in the 
winter to get rid of the cold ; and in the summer to get rid 
of the heat of the north." This remark, however, can be ap- 
plied only, we must recollect, where a place has the advan- 
tage of the breezes, and purifying element of lakes and the 
other water systems which exists in Florida. 

EOUTE TO THE WEST COAST. 

The West coast, which has heretofore lain a hidden pleas- 
ure waste to most every condition of the sportsman, has now 
a practical source of access in the new steamboat, " Gov. 
Saflfbrd," which has been put on to ply down the west coast 
from Cedar Keys. Heretofore parties could go only as far 
as Cedar Keys with that comfort and luxury which betokens 
the American, and there held in abeyance by the tantalizing 
stories of the achievements of the " fly" and the gun ; with 
the phantom vision of mystic lakes, the safe bayous, and 
streams teaming with the choicest specimens of the finny 
tribe which lined the coast to the south, and then return 
home without seeing that part of Florida which has aroused 
both the avarice and curiosity of all for the past few years. 



32 

This location has been extolled by everj- one who has seeo 
it since the Spaniards first besought their King in 1539 to 
'' lay hold and possess it." ■ 

The routes to the two entry ports of Florida — Fernandina 
and Jacksonville — are so numerous, persons have now an al- 
most unlimited choice, both by land or water. All persons 
from either the North or West buy their tickets to either one 
of these two points. From here let us suggest a route and 
then indulge in a few remarks. 



ThG Great New Route Through Florida 

THIS SEASON IS, 

Arriving at Fernandina or Jacksonville from New York, 

TO TAKE 



THE 


FROM 


TO 


DISTANCE 


Florida Railway 
and Navigation 
Company. 


Jacksonville or 
Fernandina. 


Cedar Keys, 155 miles. 


New and splendid 
Steamer "Governor 
Safford." 


Cedar Keys. 


Tarpon Springs, 

and 

down the Coast to 

Anclote, Dunedin, 

Disston and Tampa. 

Sanford. 


About 100 miles. 


South Florida 
Railway. 


Tampa 


115 miles. 


St. John's River 
Boats. 


Sanford 


Jacksonville or 
Fernandina. 


193 miles. 



33 



The foregoing table gives a route to tourists visiting Flor- 
ida by whicli they can see more of the State, and at less cost 
than any other trip of equal length he can make in all Flor- 
ida. He first crosses the Northern part of the State through 
that section, which portrays that condition of climate which 
is just sufficiently removed from the climate of the southern 
portion of the State, to prevent the production of some of 
the more tropical fruits. 

The steamer '' fiov. Safford" will then escort you through 
a region possessing conditions for every variety of pleasure 
known. 

The trip across the South Florida Kaih'oad to Sanford 
takes you through the more tropical Florida; while 

The trip from Sanford to Jacksonville takes you down 
the wonderful St. John's to Jacksonville, and completes a 
trip which you will be sure to repeat the next season. 
This whole circuit, from Jacksonville throughout the state, 
and return to Jacksonville without doubling any ground 
can, at the present high prices, be made for $25. We can 
not presume to give the exact cost as there is all probability 
of there being a reduction from time to time hereafter, with 
the rapidly increasing facilities. This will, however, guide 
you in your rough calculations for this winter. 



A WORD TO OUR ADVERTISERS 



Au unlimited number of this little book will be published 
from time to time. 

Its interest will be the rapidly increasing popularity of all 
sections of Florida. 

The advantages in advertising for all those having any in- 
terest at all in the South or Florida, will be readily felt, as the 
book will be for free distribution, and will be distributed on 
all the lines between New York and the South. A principal 
feature of it for the next four months is, that it will be largely 
distributed at the New Orleans Exhibition. 

For rates and all other information, address 

E. OONKLIlSr, 
196 BROADWAY, Eoom 20, NEW YORK. 

FROM THE WINTER IN FLORIDA 

GO TO THE 

BY THE COOLING SHADES OF THE GREAT MADERA ROUTE 
THROUGH THE GREAT MARIPOSA GROVE. 

SAM. MILLER, - 2 Montgomery St. 

SAN FRANCISCO. 



"The Yosemite Valley is, and will ever be, the marvel and delight of all who 
have seen its matchless beauty and majesty." 

WILLIAM B. MIRANDA, 

Agent FLORIDA LAND & IMPROYEMENT CO. 

And for Sale of Lots in Disston. 

Notarj PDMic Stats at Larp. Expert i Titles, Males Abstracts. 

Will Survey and Examine and Report on Land Purchases. 
P. O. Address, PINELLAS, Hillsborongh Co,, Fla. 



10! FOR FLO 

AN EXCURSION WILL LEAVE 

New York for Florida 



AT 



Very Reduced Rates. 

ON JANUARY 15th, 1885, . 

This Excursion will be the first to take in the 

NEWLY OPENED COUNTRY, 

AND THE 

I[icli Orange Fields of the West Coast of Florida. 

The route will be that suggested on page 33 of this pamphlet. As one will 
see this route exbibits to the traveler, not only all 

The Principal Cities of the South, 

But also the different Geographic;d and 

Climatic Features of Florida. 

It takes in 

THE BEAUTIFUL ST. JOHN'S. 

It shows you the Orange Lands of the West Coast of Florida. It traverses the 

Highlands of North-Central Florida, and charms you with the. 

Serai-tropical growth of Southern Florida. It gives you at 

TARPON SPRINGS 

YACHTING AND FISHING, SUCH AS THE 
SPORTSMEN NEVER DREAMED OF. 




E AND Enjoy 

THAT EXHILARATING CHAHGE 

FROM SHADOW INTO SUNSHINE! 

FROM STERILE NORTH to SUNNY SOUTH! 

The Excursion will leave foot of Cortland (or Desbrosses) Streets on January 
15th, and take in Washington;* Richmond; Wilmington; Charlestown; Savan- 
nah; Jacksonville; Cedar Keys; Tarpon Springs; Tampa; Sanford; Palatka; St. 
John's River. 

Come to Florida ! thy wise and better sage, 
And plant thy grove before you are to old. 
For, as the sun brings priceless gifts to youth, 
The Golden Fruit will line your tills with Oold. 

A LEADING FEATURE 

of this trip will be 

A SPECIAL EXCURSION 
FROM TARPON SPRINGS TO TAMPA. 

Where all will have an opportunity of visiting the grand new summer hotel 

"THE palmetto;' 

Just opened at Tampa. 

ORANGES AND BANANAS 

are ripe in December and January, and may ba picked from tree and bush. 

The Boom in Florida has begun. 
Take it in, the bud! 

For rates, special privileges for stopping off, and all other information con- 
cerning the trip, apply to 

196 Broadway, Moont 20, New York. 



PROSPECTUS OF THE 

rARPOfiFRDlT AND LAUD COMPAti!, 



SOME FACTS ABOUT FLORIDA. 



The great influx to Florida for the jiast two years has awakened an 
unprecedented interest in all the industries ; and Florida shows to- 
day, that life, which California did in '49. California for her gold; 
but Florida for her more permanent golden fruits. 

Within the past two years Florida has increased her Eailroad facili- 
ties from two distinct lines to fifty projected ones, and 

TEN NEW ROADS IN ACTUAL OPERATION. 

Fourteen thousand families settled in Florida last year, '83. These 
were actual settlers and have no reference to the tens-of- thousands 
tourists and travelers who visit there every year. 

More conspicuous than the other industries now obtaining there, is 
that of fruit and vegetables growing. When we speak of this as an 
industry we speak of it as a commercial interest, and not as an individ- 
ual farm. Companies are forming over all the state for the produc- 
tion of fruits and vegetables, for shipment North during the winter 
months, and the fabulous prices realized from this industry, yet in its 
infancy, bespeaks the future. 



:;;;;e=itheiee£: 
Yki'pon 33^f uit cind L(kT:^d Coffipkny, 

The objects of this company are the growing of fruits and vegetables 
all the year round and shipping North during the winter months. 

The practibility of, and the profits in, such an enterprise can be got 
from any and all published matter on Florida. 



The company has bonded a tract of one thousand acres of orange 
land on the North side of the Cootee River, Florida. The Cootee, 
which has had its name boiled down from Pithlachuscooiee, is a 
beautiful stream running directly west and emptying into the Gulf of 
Mexico, and at whose mouth is Port Richie. South of this is the 
equally beautiful Anclote River, only six miles apart, running 
parallel, and also emptying into the Gulf of Mexico. At the North 
of this river is located the famous Watering Place and Summer Re- 
sort of 




The company's lands are located on the Cootee, about three miles 
from its mouth, and the river is navigable for some distance above the 
lands. 

From the above facts it will be seen these have two points of ship- 
ment. First, directly down the Cootee river to Port Richie, three 
miles. Secondly, by wagon down to the Anclote River and Tarpon 
Springs. At both these places, the Gulf Coast Steamboat Company, 
opened in November, '84, transports freight to Cedar Keys and all 
parts of the country direct. This company offers a new feature to 
each one of its incorporators. It deeds at once a 5-acre tract, beauti- 
fully located for a winter residence in Florida. 

No other company offers this great inducement. 

Thrtie more often incorporators are wanted. 



=S=.THE EXCURSION--:::: 

WHICH LEAVES NEW 'XORK 

ON THE 15th OF JANUARY, 

WILL GO OVER THE GROUNDS. 
Take the Trip and see the Country for Yourself. 
For further information, address, 

E. oonsTKLiisr, 

190 BBOADWAY, lioom 20, NEIV YOBK. 



THIS SPACE IS RESERVED 
FOR AN ENGRAVING 



OF THE 




THEMAGNIFICENT NEW HOTEL 



Situated at the Head of Tampa Bay, 



THE 






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% 



THE 



Wii^tet^ ki^d ^unirqet^ l^e^ort 



OP 



FLORIBA, 



H. L, SCRANTON, 



Proprietor 



%(iQ ^^nvcauQQ 



THE ONLY STRICTLY 



AT 



CEDAR KEYS, FLORIDA. 



OYSTERS AND FISH A SPECIALTY. 



jTfiie i5>t* lain^s 



THE 



IN 

JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA, 



J. R. CAMPBELL, - - Proprietor. 



TO FLORIDA. 



BY THE 



MALLORY STEAMSHIP LINE, 

Is Safe, Direct, Convenient, and Without Change 
Between New York and Fernandina. 

Sailing from Ne^A^ York Pier 21, East River. 
EVERY FRIDAY, 3 o'clock, P. M. 

Steamers arrive at Fernandina, Tuesday morning, where direct connection 
is made with the Fernandina and Jacksonville Shore Line for Jacksonville and 
all points on the St. John's, Ocklawaha, Indian and Halifax Rivers and with 
Florida Railway and Navigating Go's. System, which reaches.nearly every point 
in the State. 

Sailing from Fernandina, Fl a., 

EVERY THURSDAY EVENING, 

After arrival of Trains from JACKSONVILLE and CEDAE KEYS 



B^- PASSENGERS from points on ST. JOHN'S RIVER arrive in JACKSON- 
VILLE on THURSDAY morning, and can take the MORNING or AFTER- 
NOON train for FERNANDINA. 

tW PASSENGERS landed on STEAMERS' WHARF, and step at once on 
board STEAMERS, where DINNER IS SERVED AT 6 P. M 

iE:^ BAGGAGE transferred FREE from Boat to Train, at Jacksonville, and 
checked through to New York. 

m" THROUGH TICKETS, SINGLE or EXCURSION, on sale at all principal 
points in Florida, also points NORTH and EAST. 

B^f" FREIGHT RATES as low as the lowest. Through Bills of Lading issued, 
ALL JUST CLAIMS PROMPTLY SETTLED. 



For Rates of Freight and Passage, Maps, Printed 
Matter and general information, apply to 



a n. MALL0R7 & GO., OenH Ag'ts, 
Pier 20, Bast River, N. T. 
SETH SPRAOUE, 

3 Old State House, Boston. 
U McMURlRIE, Agent, 

2 Chestnut St. , Philadelphia. 



FORCE & WATERBURT, Ag'ts. 

104 Walnut St., Baltimore. 
JOHN RICH General So. Agent, 
Jacksonville, Fla. 
R. W. SOUTHWIGK, Agent, 

Fernandina, Fla. 



THE ONLY DIRECT STEAMSHIP LINE . 



THE KEY LINE. 

UNLOCKS THE COMBINATION OP 

TRANSPORTATION INTO FLORIDA. 

THE ENTIRE SYSTEM BEING 
RE-LAID WITH NEW AND HEAVY STEEL, 

FLORIDA RAILWAY & NAVIGATION COMPANY, 

COMPOSED OP THE FOLLOWING LINES : 

MILES. 

Central Division, (Florida Transit & Pensacola Railroad,) - - 155 

Southern Division, (Floiida Tropical & Pensacola Railroad) - 105 

Western Division, (Florida Central & Western Railroad,) - - 209 

Jacksonville Branch, (Fernandina & Jacksonville Railroad,) - 32 

Lusbuig Branch, (Lusburg & Indian River Railroad,) ... 28 

8t Mark's Branch, (Tallahassee to St. Mark's,) ... 21 

Monticello Branch, (Drifton to Monticello,) - - - - 4 



Total Mileage, main track, 538 



SOLID THROUGH TRAINS DAILY BETWEEN 

PENSACOLA & JACKSONVILLE, 

FERNANDINA & TAVARES, 

FERNANDINA & CEDAR KEYS. 

FERNANDINA & JACKSONVILLE. 
AND* BETWEEN 

FERNANDINA AND WITHLACOOCHA RIVER. 



Pullman Palace Sleeping Cars betvpeen New Orleans and Jacksonville. 
Leve & Alden Sleeping and Palace Day Cars between Fernandina and Tavares. 
The through Daily Trains of the Southern Division transports passengers to the 
wonderful, newly-developed TARPOW SPRIJVOS. 

The most beautiful, picturesque and interesting section of the 



;NEW FLORIDA. 



The Central and Southern Divisions are the most direct route to the Sports- 
man's Paradise — the unappropriated Eden of the Lower Peninsula and the Gulf 
Coast. These regions are largely unoccupied, and almost unexplored and un- 
known. They are capable of a profusion of almost every variety of tropic pro- 
duct. Deer, bear, alligators, etc., not to mention an unlimited number and 
variety of smaller game, wander in the brakes and prairies; land, fresh- water and 
sea-birds of the rarest and most diversified types, inhabit the woods, streams, 
bayous and the salt waves and coral Keys of the Gulf; while the rivers, lagoons 
and the open Gulf swarm with fish, the rarest, gamest and most delicious. 

Now being opened to travel and settlement by the Florida Railway and 
Navigation Company. 

Send for NEW ILLUSTRATED PAMPHLET, free. 



THE INAUGURATION 



OP THE STEAMER 



GOVERNOR SAFFORD" 



Nov. 1884. 
FLYING BETAVEEN 



CEDAR KEYS AND DISSTON 



ON THE 



We^t Coh^t of J^lofidk 

Was the opening ui> to the world of that section of Florida, which will be 

THE GREAT 

YACHTING AND FISHING GROUNDS 

OF THE SOUTH EAST. 



Hear what a correspondent of the Netv York Herald said of a trip 
up the coast hist winter: 

"Tampa Bay was then visited, which stretch of water was left on 
April 8th, for the fishing grounds between Egmont Key and Cedar 
Keys. The run to the northward was very pleasant, and the fishing 
found to be excellent. The yachtsmen speak in the highest praise of 
the west coast of Florida as a yachting ground. Fine harbors are to 
be found every ten or fifteen miles, the water is smooth, the storms or 
squalls are rare. The fishing and shooting are excellent, and nowhere 
so far as observation extends, can be found more enjoyable waters for 
genuine yachting, comfort and amusement. 



££ 



WAY Cross Short LIRE/' 



-TO- 



Florida, New Orleans, Texas, Mexico, &c., 

Remember that this is the only Route running 

3 SOUTHERN EXPBESS TRAINS DAILY 3 

That it is the only Route Running Through 

f^ullirikTl ?klkde Buffet glee^piri^ Cki'^, 

NEW YORK TO JACKSONVILLE, 

And the only Route Passing through the Cities of 

Richiiioiid, Wiliiiiiigton, Charleston & Savannah. 

For tickets, time tables, reservation of Sleeping Car, Sections and Berths, 
apply at following named offices; 

NEW ORLEANS ; 102 CANAL STREET. 

MARION KNOWLES, Passen§rer Agent, Savannah, Ga. 

JNO. H. GRIFFEN, Passenger Agent, or WM. BRIEN. 22 Bnll St. 

JACKSON YILLE; Ticket Office, WAY CROSS SHORT LINE, Astor Build'g. 

FLORIDA HEADQUARTERS, 261 BROADWAY, New York. 



H. C. HJlRDEN, 

Eastern Passenger Agent. 



a jd. o^vens, 

General Agent. 



T. SCANTLEBURY, 

GENERAL STORE 



And dealer in 






And Photographic Materials, 

Manufactui'er of 



of all sections of 

THE AMERICAN CONTINENT. 

At Tarpon Springs one can procure the finest photographic views of all 
Florida to be found anywhere in the state. 

The trade supplied with stereoscopic and cabinet views of any section of the 
U. S. at prices less than they can manufacture them. Lantern slides made from 
all our negatives. Our Negatives are originals, and are the result of a ten years' 
collection from all parts of our country, from Alaska to Mexico; and from 
San Francisco to New York. 

We publish in two sizes: 

THE LARGE ARTISTIC SIZE, 4^ x 7 in. 
And THE REGULAR SIZE OF 3^x7 in. 

Send for prices; and please send your business card that we will know what 
rates to give you. 

SPECIAL RATES IN LARGE QUANTITIES 
Address, 

T. SCANTLEBURY, 
TARPON SPRINGS, Hillsborongh Co., Florida. 



WHO IS UNACQUAINTED WITH THE GEOGRAPHY OF THIS COUNTRY, WILL SE€ 
BY EXAMINING THIS MAP, THAT THE 



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ISLAND & PACIFIC R. R. 

IS THE GREAT CONNECTING LINK BETWEEN THE EAST AND THE WEST ! 

AND AT SAN FRANCISCO WITH THE 

SUPERB STEAMER "CALIFORNIA." 

FOR ALL POINTS IN 

Washington Territory, Oregon and Alaska. 



THE ATCHISON, TOPEKA & SANTA FE RAILROAD. 

SERVES ITS PATRONS WITH 

Four Trains Daily tlirough Kansas. Two Trains Daily to Colorado. 

Two Trains Daily to New Mexico. Two Trains Daily to Arizona. 

One Train Daily to Utah . Two Trains Daily to Old Mexico. 

Two Trains Daily to California. One Train Daily to Nevada . 

And connects by stage, raiil or steamer with all points on the coast, in the west or sonth-west. 

ONLY ONE CHANGE OF CARS 

FROM KANSAS CITY TO SAN FRANCISCO. 

PULLMAN PALACE SLEEPING CARS 

TO DENVER, COLOR.\DO SPRINGS, PUEBLO, DEMING AJSTD EL PASO. 

Is the fast through train between Kansas City and Denver, via Pueblo and Colorado Springs. 

THREE ROUTES TO CALIFORNIA. 

Take the direct route to Pueblo, Denver, Leadville, Gunnison, Salt Lake City, Ogden, Las Vegas, 
Santa Fe, Albuqurque, El Paso, Chihuahua, Tucson, Guaymas, Los Angeles, and San Francisco, 
via the Atchison, Tfepeka & Santa Fe Railroad. The Grand Canon of the Arkansas, the health- 
giving Hot Springs at Las Vegas, the ancient city of Santa Fe, the silent abode of the Cliff-dwell- 
ers, the quaint pueblos of the Zunis, the Grand Canon of the Colorado, and the far-famed Yose- 
mite greet the eye of the tourist, and unite to make anyone of these three trans-continental lines 
of travel attractive and interesting. 

FREE RIDE TO DENVER AND LEADVILLE. 

By an arrangement with the Denver & Rio Grande Railway all through passengers, of all claasee, 
over the A. T. & S. F. R. R , holding tickets from points on the Missouri river or east thereof to 
Ogden or any point beyond reached via the Central Pacific Riilroad, may make the side trips from 
Pueblo to Denver and return to Salida to Leadville and return, without any extra expense for 
railroad fare. The effect of this is to put the capital of Colorado and her great carbonate camp on 
the Santa Fe's Northern Route to the coast. 



QUICK TIME and CHEAP FARES. 

FROM 

AUSTRALASIA, CHINA and JAPAN 

TO 

NEW YORK, GALVESTON, NEW ORLEANS, and EUROPEAN PORTS. 

Via San Francisco. 
The Great Transcontinental All-rail Routes, via the 

CENTRAL PACIFIC R. R. 

OR 

SOUTHERN PACIFIC R. R. 

Are now in complete running order from San Francisco to the Atlantic Sea-Board. 

Through Express Trains leave San Francisco daily, making prompt connections 

with the several Railway Lines in the East, for all Cities of the 

UNITED STATES AND CANADA, 

CONNECTING AT 

NEW YORK and NEW ORLEANS 

With the several Steamer Lines to England. France and all European Ports. 
A. N. TOWNE, T. H. GOODMAN, 

General Manager. Gen. Pass, and Ticket Agent. 

SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. 






THE NEW ROUTE BETWEEN 



CEDAR KEY AND DTSSTON 



ON THE 

We^t Cok^t of J^lofidk. 



The New and Coiiimodious STEAMER 



4t/i 



GO VEEN OR S AFFORD," 

i8 now making regular trips between 

CEDAR KEY and DISSTON, 



INCLUDING 



Hudson, Anclote, Tarpon Springs, Port Richie, 
Dunedin, Clear Water Harbor and Disston. 

All visitors to Florida, will hail this new ronre, as it has been the 
clamor of tourists to Ploiida for some time back to visit the great nat- 
ural Yachting and Fishing grounds, known to exist in this section. 

Leaving Cedar Key one day, and returning the next, gives all a 
daylight view uf this heretofore unknown, but choicest portion of 
Florida. 

Toke this ride and stop off at the Beautiful 

TARPON SPRINGS. 



